Coverage dated September 11, 2025

China's Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait for the First Time

Headline from Military.com

China's newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said. The body of water separates China from Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control.

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  1. Military.com

    China's Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait for the First Time (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    China's newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said. The body of water separates China from Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Fujian is China's newest aircraft carrier, and experts say it features advanced take-off systems for air force jets. China called the ship's trip through the Taiwan Strait "a routine arrangement."

  3. Al Jazeera

    China’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The state-of-the-art Fujian is in the final stages of testing before it officially joins China’s navy.

  4. Newsweek

    China sends forces to intercept US, British ships near coast (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    For the second time in a week, a pair of U.S.-allied warships have sailed through the Taiwan Strait.

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